We added a new digital radiograph system which allows us to improve our diagnosis while decreasing x-ray exposure by 75%. Since digital x-rays can be electronically transmitted, this allows us more efficiency in our ability to refer patients to specialty care.
We also want to make you aware of the parking availability in the lot behind our facility. We have 10 spots designated to our practice. So if you find parking difficult, you may pull around back via Grace Avenue and park in the lot.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do to service you better. As always, thank you for your confidence in entrusting City Smiles with your dental care. We value the opportunity to service your dental care needs.
Dr. Koch received her bachelors degree in Ecology and Environmental Biology from the University of Michigan. She then continued her education by receiving her masters degree in Biology from Eastern Michigan University and ultimately completing her dental training at the University of Michigan Dental School. In dental school, she pursued a focus in pediatric dentistry. After dental school, Dr. Koch moved to Chicago to practice.
When not working, Dr. Koch enjoys cooking, traveling, and is a member of a shuffleboard team. She also enjoys playing with her dog, Oliver, and two cats, Ike and Dewey, and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Koch believes that every patient deserves a great smile and is committed to providing high quality care. She enjoys treating patients of all ages and practicing all aspects of dentistry, but likes to focus on treating children and oral surgery. She is an active member of the Chicago Dental Society, Illinois Dental Society, and the American Dental Association.She is a lifelong learner and enjoys continuing her dental knowledge by regularly attending continuing education courses within these organizations.
Dr. Patel began her path to dentistry at the University of Michigan where she graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Biology. During her undergraduate years, Dr. Patel launched her career in dentistry by working as a dental assistant. She obtained her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry, where she was awarded the Best of the Best Prosthodontics award.
Upon graduation, Dr. Patel furthered her education by completing a year long General Practice Residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, IL. During this training, Dr. Patel not only expanded her clinical and didactic dental knowledge, but also completed a month long Oral Surgery rotation at Cook County Hospital, was trained to perform IV sedations, and provided care to the special needs population of Chicago.
Her experiences in dentistry have molded her into a dental provider that truly enjoys all aspects of dentistry as well as treating patients of all ages. Currently, she is a member of the Chicago Dental Society, Illinois Dental Society, and American Dental Association.
After living in Michigan for a majority of her life, Dr. Patel is very excited to be living in the city of Chicago! She enjoys exploring the city from street fairs to different restaurants and cuisine. She loves to travel, meet new people, watch sporting events, and cherishes spending time with her friends and family.
Dr. Rotkvich graduated in the top ten of her class from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry in 2005. She then completed a General Practice Residency at the University of Kentucky before moving to Chicago to experience all that the big city has to offer. She worked as a dental assistant for six years prior to entering dental school, giving her a total of 22 years dental experience. She previously served on the board for Kid's First Dental, a non-profit organization which serves school children in the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Kentucky.
Dr. Rotkvich enjoys playing piano, running, traveling, concerts and spending time with her family. She completed the 2015 Chicago Rock-n-Roll half marathon in 1:55. Dr. Rotkvich played tennis for Union College where she obtained her Bachelors in Biology/minor in Chemistry. Since practicing in Chicago, she has appeared twice on the cover of City Chicago Woman Magazine.
Dr. Rotkvich greatly enjoys all aspects of general dentistry from treating young children to performing oral surgery. Her philosophy is to treat each and every patient as if they were family. Dr. Rotkvich regularly attends a Spears Study Club to further advance her knowledge and skills. She has also volunteered at the Free Peoples Clinic in Chicago, Chicago Cares, and Mission of Mercy.
Dr. Simon has been a practicing dentist for over 25 years. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana in 1979, with a B.S. degree in Biology, and received his Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D) degree from Southern Illinois University in Alton, Il. Dr. Simon is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Illinois State Dental Society, and the Chicago Dental Society. He currently serves as a Trustee on the Illinois State Dental Society Board and is the immediate past Chair of the ISDS Access to Care Committee. Along with regular participation in continuing education classes and programs, Dr. Simon lectures and consults nationally on a number of topics in the dental field. Besides the relationships that he holds with his patients and dental team, he is most passionate about mentoring new dentists and working to improve Access to Care for those most in need. In addition to City Smiles, he has owns and operates Sonrisa Urbana, a practice in Chicagos Little Village community, since 1987. Dr. Simon is also fluent in Spanish.
Dr. Simon volunteers his time to various charitable causes including the Illinois Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped and the Old Irving Park Free Health Clinic. He also volunteers his time to mentor dental students and offers various internship and externship programs in his practice. He is a founding board member and current Vice President of the Greater Avondale Chamber of Commerce and his practices support various community business and residents associations.
Personally, Dr. Simon enjoys running, traveling, music, golfing, gardening and 60s muscle cars. He is married with three children and has served as a scout leader, religious education teacher and coach of youth baseball, softball and soccer.
Adriana began her dental career at 17 years old working as a dental assistant/ receptionist/ insurance coordinator. She graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in Dental Hygiene in 1997. She is fluent in Spanish. Her interests include many sports - either playing or watching. She has run two marathons in under four hours each. She also has an interest in homeopathic health. Adriana's goal is to start a non-for-profit organization for under-privileged children's dental needs and education. She is most proud of being able to balance work and raise two children. She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists Association and the Illinois Dental Hygienists Association. She enjoys working at City Smiles because of its balanced blend of patients and staff.
Danielle loves pets and has lived in the city of Chicago for 27 years. She graduated from Kennedy-King College/UIC College of Dentistry with an associate's degree in Hygiene. She enjoys spending time with her family and scrapbooking. She would like to learn Spanish and train for a 5K race. Danielle is proud to be a hygienist in the state of Illinois and completed her standard proficiency in the periodontal use of dental lasers.
Damaris was hired to assist on weekends after participating in an internship program through the Wright College Dental Assistant Program. Damaris speaks fluent Spanish. You will currently find her working at the front desk as a patient coordinator or assisting whenever we need her. Her hobbies are running, reading novels, swimming, and volunteering at school activities. Her career goal is to become a dentist.
Jessica has been inthe dental field for over 9 years. She is thankful for her perseverance in obtaining her orthodontic treatment, for in the process she was offered a job as an orthodontic assistant. Her main interests are arts and crafts, photography, interior design, and last, but not least, enjoying quality time with family and friends. She is fluent in Spanish and graduated with high honors maintaining a 4.0 grade point average throughout her school years. She has an associate's degree in Hygiene from William Rainey Harper College and she is a member of the Illinois Dental Hygienist Society. Her biggest and most recent accomplishment has been becoming a mom to a healthy, precious, happy baby boy - Logan!
Analleli has over four years of experience as a dental assistant. She graduated as a pharmacy technician and dental assistant. She hopes to continue to gain knowledge and experience as a dental assistant. One of her favorite hobbies is doing Zumba. She is fluent in English and Spanish and is happy to help anyone that needs assistance in Spanish.
Leila joined our practice in 2011. She enjoys watching movies, traveling, and learning languages. She is originally from Brazil and has mastered the English language in a short period of time. Leila has a bachelors degree in Marketing and Advertising. Her long-term goal is to earn a masters degree in Heath Care Management. She feels her greatest accomplishments are being bilingual (English and Portuguese), working in the healthcare field, and living in the United States.
Diana has been with City Smiles for over 15 years. She is trained in both the front desk, as well as in the clinical area. She's an active church member, enjoys cooking, helping others, and helping the community. She loves children and working with young adults. She is a fellow of the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM). She is fluent in Spanish and will gladly help any patients that need assistance in Spanish.
Adriana has been in the dental field for over 25 years. She came from the banking field and started working for our office as a receptionist in 1992. In 1997 she took a hiatus from the office to work for a well-known dental instrument manufacturer in Chicago. Since she is fluent in both Portuguese and Spanish, she traveled to major dental conventions in Brazil and the United States to assist Latin American dentists. At the end of 1998, she came back to our office as Business Manager. She enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family. She is a fellow of the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) and is proud to have been chosen as one of the Top 25 Women in Dentistry in 2010.
Christina joined our practice in early 2017. She is fluent in English and Spanish and will gladly assistany patients that need assistance in Spanish. You will currently find her working at the front desk as patient and financial coordinator. During her free time, she enjoys music, hiking and spending time with family and friends. She hopes to gain as much knowledge and experience as possible in the dental field in pursuit of continuing her education in the science field.